University of Southern California
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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James Henderson Collins IIAssistant Professor of ClassicsContact Information E-mail: jhcollin@college.usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-3685 Office: THH 256N LINKS Philosophical Stages |
Education |
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 Ph.D. Classics and Ancient Philosophy, Stanford University, 8/2007
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B.A. Classics, Philosophy, Plan II, University of Texas at Austin, 12/2000
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History |
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Lecturer, University of Southern California, 08/2007-05/2008
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| Ancient Philosophy, Greek Literature, Cultural History | |
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Philosophy and Literature, Thematic Option,
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2010
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Ancient Science, Classics,
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2010
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Pragmatics of Cultural Production, Classics,
Spring
2010
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Performing Wisdom, Thematic Option, Fundamental to Greek and Roman philosophy is the concept of the ‘art of living’ which maintains that living a good life is at heart a public performance, and thus entails particular modes of action, engagement, and self-presentation and stylization. Philosophical theory and practice, thoughts and deeds together contribute to the philosophical art of constructing, performing, and becoming the right sort of character. In addition to reading philosophy with an eye to how the ancients variously embodied and performed their wisdom, this course explores techniques drawn from contemporary performance theory in highly performative, experimental, and collaborative learning environments in order to develop an appreciation for this particular sort of philosophical activity. Performing Wisdom aims primarily at developing this craft for the participants’ own efforts at self-examination and presentation.,
Spring
2008
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